Dick Clark, RIP

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Nicknamed "America's oldest teenager" because of his seemingly eternal young looks, Dick Clark died Wednesday at 82. The television personality and impresario introduced rock 'n' roll to much of the nation on "American Bandstand" and for four decades was the first and last voice many Americans heard each year with his New Year's Eve countdowns.

Nicknamed "America's oldest teenager" because of his seemingly eternal young looks, Dick Clark died Wednesday at 82. The television personality and impresario introduced rock 'n' roll to much of the nation on "American Bandstand" and for four decades was the first and last voice many Americans heard each year with his New Year's Eve countdowns. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Nicknamed "America's oldest teenager" because of his seemingly eternal young looks, Dick Clark died Wednesday at 82. The television personality and impresario introduced rock 'n' roll to much of the nation on "American Bandstand" and for four decades was the first and last voice many Americans heard each year with his New Year's Eve countdowns.